Base Location: For these roles, successful applicants must be based at one of our Scottish locations and will be expected to spend approximately 50% of their working week either on site in the Beauly area or in one of our offices (Inverness, Perth, or Aberdeen).
Salary: £50,100 - £87,100+ car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
SSEN Transmission has two exciting opportunities for Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to join our Onshore Capital Delivery team.
AC Works – To deliver significant 400kV AIS and Overhead Line Infrastructure on the Fanellan Substation project through the design, delivery and commissioning phases.
Civil Works – Delivery of the full works package in relation to ‘the black bridge’.
Check out our Pathway to 2030 portfolio - https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/2030-projects/
It is an exciting period of growth for SSEN Transmission, we have an increasing number of complex and challenging infrastructure projects to develop and deliver. The Senior Project Manager is a pivotal role in our Capital Delivery team and the successful candidate will play an important part in enabling the energy transition, supporting the Scottish and UK Government's Net Zero ambitions.
- Lead and inspire the team and manage multiple external contractors, to ensure project excellence is achieved and we deliver on our promises.
- Oversee the execution of these projects, ensuring that these are delivered safely and on time, while meeting cost and quality targets.
- Champion adherence to our Safety Management Systems, following best practices, and ensuring SSE Large Capital Projects (LCP) Governance processes are strictly followed.
- Foster a culture of safety and collaboration, aligning with the SSE Safety Culture and our core leadership values, creating a space where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
- A solid foundation in engineering and construction, with experience in developing, managing, and reporting on significant infrastructure projects.
- A professional qualification in Engineering or Project Management, or equivalent experience.
- A comprehensive understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, with a proven history of successfully delivering major projects.
- Experience with NEC3 Suite of Contracts and familiarity with the reporting and management requirements that come with overseeing complex projects.
- An open and collaborative mindset, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships across diverse teams.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact shirley-anne.o'[email protected] / 01738 351976 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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